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jfrank133 · 02-25-2005, 02:02 PM

just bought this truck for 200 dollars. 1970 chevy. Since Im new to dealing with old trucks any information yall might have would be greatly appreciative. I dont even know what type of motor it has. click on the link, and then click on my photos. http://profiles.yahoo.com/jfrank133

Purs · 02-25-2005, 02:09 PM

you did good.

70c10 · 02-25-2005, 02:11 PM

^ what he said!

**CPNE** · 02-25-2005, 02:15 PM

Motor = 250 I6, 3 speed manual, probably 3:73 rear gears

**VetteVet** · 02-25-2005, 02:21 PM

Your teasing us right. That looks like a great project and you can easily get the 200 back when you sell the I-6 and drop that 350 in. looks like surface rust and new paint and you'l have a nice ride.
Happy trucking.
Vettevet

724wdcopper · 02-25-2005, 02:28 PM

it was only a good deal if you got to keep the crap in the back! J/K! nice score.

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2005, 02:28 PM

wanna double your money?
Well, I can't give you 400, but it is well worth 500 from what I see...and I'm asuming it doesn't run.
I don't know inline engines, but that looks like a 292 to me, the motor mount towers apear to be staggared.

You have a few things to do as soon as you get it home.....
first and formost, remove the F-150 hub caps. I wouldn't even tow it home with those on there.
Clean it out, wash off all the mold and see whats underneath, remove the stupid looking headache rack...and then maybe get it running.

That's what I'd do anyways.

Joe67 · 02-25-2005, 02:33 PM

Nice work - yep, lose the Ford caps

**CPNE** · 02-25-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VetteVet

Your teasing us right. That looks like a great project and you can easily get the 200 back when you sell the I-6 and drop that 350 in. looks like surface rust and new paint and you'l have a nice ride.
Happy trucking.
Vettevet

Why do that? I just did the opposite, ditched the small block in favor of that exact drivetrain you have there. It is hands down the best running little truck in the fleet, and it'll outwork the sbc without breaking a sweat. I say clean it up and drive it, you'll make your $200 back in "utility" value the first day.

**CPNE** · 02-25-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

...I don't know inline engines, but that looks like a 292 to me, the motor mount towers apear to be staggared...

I do and I don't think they are staggered, it's just the angle of the pic. Plus the thermostat housing/water pump area screams 250. The 292 is different in that area too. I could be wrong, but rarely am

purple gas · 02-25-2005, 02:45 PM

You got a lot more truck in better shape for less money than what I started with. Excellent score.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-25-2005, 02:49 PM

Man, you shure bought a piece of crap....would you take $250 for it???

Seriously, VERY NICE SCORE! Pictures are deceiving, but it looks to me like minor body work and you've got yourself one sweet ride. I drove mine with a 250 six for about 6 years. Damn good motor. The 3sp and 3.73 rear-end are what sucked. Too low geared of a combo. It's perfectly fine though for "aound town" driving. I think I even got 13mpg if I kept her around 55. Swap in a "car style" 4 speed or an OD and it would be sweet.

PS, did you seriously only pay $200 for it??

jalste · 02-25-2005, 02:49 PM

hey same color as mine was originaly going to make a street rod or have it as a daily driver?

Hook'em · 02-25-2005, 02:49 PM

Great find. I hope to see it on the Austin roads soon.

Jimbotronics · 02-25-2005, 03:07 PM

Kudos man! Nice find!

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2005, 03:09 PM

a car 4 speed won't help MPG much if at all....the final drive ratio is still one to one and the rear gear is still a screamer.

Longhorn Man · 02-25-2005, 03:13 PM

Like I said...I don't know inlines...if you say 250....then I'll go with that.
It may well be the angle of the photo...

67ChevyRedneck · 02-25-2005, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

a car 4 speed won't help MPG much if at all....the final drive ratio is still one to one and the rear gear is still a screamer.

I'd always heard it was a little better. I prefer a 350 with OD, but to each his own. I think the motor is a 250, hard to tell. Still a sweet deal.

biglou55 · 02-25-2005, 03:57 PM

If i paid that for that truck in mass. they would lock me up for stealing. very good find. I can only dream of finding something that sweet.

724wdcopper · 02-25-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

I do and I don't think they are staggered, it's just the angle of the pic. Plus the thermostat housing/water pump area screams 250. The 292 is different in that area too. I could be wrong, but rarely am

check the position of the distributor. it is at the front of the motor. cant remember which engine that means, but it is clearly not in the center, as one of them is.

**CPNE** · 02-25-2005, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 724wdcopper

check the position of the distributor. it is at the front of the motor. cant remember which engine that means, but it is clearly not in the center, as one of them is.

I think it's the fuel pump you're alluding to. It gets swapped in positioning because of the staggered mounts. The distributer is always in the position shown regardless.

meathead95 · 02-25-2005, 04:41 PM

check the rearend every 6cyl 3spd truck i have ever bought was a 373 posi
(ive had 5 of them)

724wdcopper · 02-25-2005, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

I think it's the fuel pump you're alluding to. It gets swapped in positioning because of the staggered mounts. The distributer is always in the position shown regardless.

yeah, now that i think about it, the cams don't interchange, so that could be pump or distributor. i could have sworn the hei model i took off a camaro 250 was in yhe center, but that was a few years ago. measure the side cover height for us wouldja?

jfrank133 · 02-25-2005, 05:26 PM

Yes I paid only 200 dollars for it, It belonged to this man who passed away 2 years ago, and the wife just wanted to get rid of it. This is what you call being at the right place at the right time. The truck is intact and the motor is how it looks on the pic, it has the carbuator on the top left on the motor and the distrubutor in the front. Everything on the picture is how the motor is. Its all in its right place. I will be restoring the truck, It might take make some time but I will do it, When I showed this truck to the wife she said, what the hell do you think your doing buying that piece of junk, If she only knew. lol. But thanks for all the information yall have given me.

silvertonguedevil · 02-25-2005, 06:09 PM

I would say you definately stole it.......Is that why there's a cop in this picture?

02-25-2005, 02:02 PM	#1
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	Tell me what you think, was it a bargain? just bought this truck for 200 dollars. 1970 chevy. Since Im new to dealing with old trucks any information yall might have would be greatly appreciative. I dont even know what type of motor it has. click on the link, and then click on my photos. http://profiles.yahoo.com/jfrank133

02-25-2005, 02:09 PM	#2
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	you did good. __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

02-25-2005, 02:11 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	^ what he said! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-25-2005, 02:15 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Motor = 250 I6, 3 speed manual, probably 3:73 rear gears __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-25-2005, 02:21 PM	#5
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,717	Your teasing us right. That looks like a great project and you can easily get the 200 back when you sell the I-6 and drop that 350 in. looks like surface rust and new paint and you'l have a nice ride. Happy trucking. Vettevet __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

02-25-2005, 02:28 PM	#6
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	it was only a good deal if you got to keep the crap in the back! J/K! nice score.

02-25-2005, 02:28 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	wanna double your money? Well, I can't give you 400, but it is well worth 500 from what I see...and I'm asuming it doesn't run. I don't know inline engines, but that looks like a 292 to me, the motor mount towers apear to be staggared. You have a few things to do as soon as you get it home..... first and formost, remove the F-150 hub caps. I wouldn't even tow it home with those on there. Clean it out, wash off all the mold and see whats underneath, remove the stupid looking headache rack...and then maybe get it running. That's what I'd do anyways. Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 02-25-2005 at 02:31 PM.

02-25-2005, 02:33 PM	#8
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Nice work - yep, lose the Ford caps __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-25-2005, 02:45 PM	#11
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	You got a lot more truck in better shape for less money than what I started with. Excellent score. __________________ I got a bench seat baby, you don't have to sit over there.

02-25-2005, 02:49 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Man, you shure bought a piece of crap....would you take $250 for it??? Seriously, VERY NICE SCORE! Pictures are deceiving, but it looks to me like minor body work and you've got yourself one sweet ride. I drove mine with a 250 six for about 6 years. Damn good motor. The 3sp and 3.73 rear-end are what sucked. Too low geared of a combo. It's perfectly fine though for "aound town" driving. I think I even got 13mpg if I kept her around 55. Swap in a "car style" 4 speed or an OD and it would be sweet. PS, did you seriously only pay $200 for it?? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-25-2005, 02:49 PM	#13
jalste Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Oaxaca Mexico Posts: 32	hey same color as mine was originaly going to make a street rod or have it as a daily driver?

02-25-2005, 02:49 PM	#14
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Great find. I hope to see it on the Austin roads soon. __________________ Hook'em

02-25-2005, 03:07 PM	#15
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Kudos man! Nice find! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

02-25-2005, 03:09 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	a car 4 speed won't help MPG much if at all....the final drive ratio is still one to one and the rear gear is still a screamer.

02-25-2005, 03:13 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Like I said...I don't know inlines...if you say 250....then I'll go with that. It may well be the angle of the photo...



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02-25-2005, 03:57 PM	#19
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	If i paid that for that truck in mass. they would lock me up for stealing. very good find. I can only dream of finding something that sweet. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

02-25-2005, 04:41 PM	#22
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	check the rearend every 6cyl 3spd truck i have ever bought was a 373 posi (ive had 5 of them) __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-25-2005, 05:26 PM	#24
jfrank133 AUSTIN TX Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 135	Yes I paid only 200 dollars for it, It belonged to this man who passed away 2 years ago, and the wife just wanted to get rid of it. This is what you call being at the right place at the right time. The truck is intact and the motor is how it looks on the pic, it has the carbuator on the top left on the motor and the distrubutor in the front. Everything on the picture is how the motor is. Its all in its right place. I will be restoring the truck, It might take make some time but I will do it, When I showed this truck to the wife she said, what the hell do you think your doing buying that piece of junk, If she only knew. lol. But thanks for all the information yall have given me.

02-25-2005, 06:09 PM	#25
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	I would say you definately stole it.......Is that why there's a cop in this picture? Attached Images __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

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